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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

New to Etsy today...and Marketing Tips!

I learned a new weave that I absolutely love! It is called Tucuman Braid. This weave originated in Argentina and was used to make horse reins. The clasp is usually the focus of this particular bracelet but I spiced it up with some freshwater pearls and peridot beads (thanks AnnaLee!). I really enjoyed making this piece and am planning on my next to be silver with some yummy ruby beads… GaHooleTreeSupplies .

Marketing tip:

Contact small local area businesses such as hair \ nail salons, boutiques, banks etc. See if you can set up a table for a week or two where you can display catalogs, fliers, coupons and your business card. Keep a basket on the table for any customer orders which you can follow up on after you return back to pick up your display. Offer the store owner or manager a free gift for allowing you to do this.

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Diane: I love that you post marketing tips on every blog entry. Very cool! I love your birthstone necklaces. wow! Its been years since I've worn anything but my brass, but...um...I'm thinking of changing that LOL

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Jewelry designer and collector- self taught from books and magazines. I continue to explore different mediums and methods. I am a life learner....love to try new things and I hope that is reflected in my work.
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